Drawing Session

Pioneering Perspectives: Exploring 3D Geometry

Zahra Ammar

Islamic geometry drawing session with artist Zahra Ammar happening on Zoom on the 11th January 2025 at 4pm GMT. Join us and discover the beauty of 3D geometric designs.

January 11, 2025

4:00-5:00 PM GMT

Online on Zoom

Buy Ticket for £25

GUEST ARTIST

Zahra Ammar

Artist

My work focuses on communication where words are not enough. I want to be able to converse with others through what I create and to infuse wonder. Zahra Ammar is a renowned paper artist who loves to cut, fold and explore the endless possibilities of paper. She is also in a deep relationship with colors and pigments, creating artisanal watercolors with semiprecious minerals, foraged rocks and synthetic colors. Driving her inspiration from her love of hiking and reading, her work is an essay on florals and geometric patterns. Works can be found at California Medical Association, Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health and Sutter Hospitals and many private collections around the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where can I find out more about the Global Centre of Islamic Art's next upcoming, in-person and past events?

We are glad you asked! Check out our website and Instagram for upcoming, in-person and past events! Otherwise, you can sign up to this form and we’ll make sure to send you updates about our upcoming events right in your inbox.

Can a non-member join the Global Centre of Islamic Art's events?

Yes! You can join our events even if you’re not a member. The only difference between members and non-members is the event ticket price. Members also get more “perks” included in the membership. For more information check this page

Is the Islamic Art community membership available anytime?

No, the community membership opens few times a year. If you are reading this during the close cart time, you can join the waitlist and get notified when the registration open again.

Who is teaching each session?

Each drawing and painting session will be led by a special guest artist. Find out more about the topic and guest artists here. Same applies to panel discussions where 1 to 3 guest artists will participate and answer YOUR questions around a certain topic. Find more about it here.

How often will these sessions be happening?

Every month we will host one drawing session and one painting technique session
Once every quarter we will host a one-panel discussion
Once a year networking event

Where will these sessions be happening?

We will be conducting all of our sessions online on Zoom. The link will be sent by email before the event.

What language are these sessions in?

As all teachers are fluent in English, the challenge will be conducted in English throughout the whole course.

What will I learn from these sessions?

Besides learning how to draw and/or paint different Islamic geometric patterns, you will learn the history behind them, techniques and tips that enable you to experiment and discover beyond them.

In addition, through our guest artists, you will learn unique perspectives to the art that are relevant to the art today, adding to your breadth and experience.

Where can I access the resources for the sessions?

You can access all the information on your Thinkific account https://gcia.thinkific.com/users/sign_in

Do you provide recordings for the sessions?

The recording will be uploaded after the session on your Thinkific account. You can access it here https://gcia.thinkific.com/users/sign_in

How long do I have access to the recordings?

The recording will be available for two weeks (for non-members) and unlimited access (for members).

Do you provide any Step-by-Step PDF Tutorials?

PDF tutorials will be uploaded on Thinkific for our community members. If you are one of them find them on your Thinkific account here https://gcia.thinkific.com/users/sign_in

Can I download the PDF Tutorials?

Sure our PDFs are downloadable but please don’t share them with others. Thank you for your collaboration.

Can I teach the pattern we learnt or share the painting techniques and resources with others?

You are not allowed to teach or share the patterns, techniques or resources covered in the classes with others. You can though follow it to draw and paint your designs and utilise it in different mediums

Would I have access to the community platform as a non-member for the particular class?

The Community Platform is only available for our members. You are welcome to join us here.

What is the Global Centre of Islamic Art's Instagram Handle? What is the hashtag to use?

Our Instagram handle is @gcislamicart and the hashtag we are going to use are #GCIACommunity #Islamicartcommunity

What tools do I need to participate in the classes?

Each session will be different and a detailed list will be sent to you prior to the session.

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In general, these are the tools recommended

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Geometry sessions:

Compass (Spring compass with adapter is preferable)
Ruler
Set square (optional)
Soft lead pencil and hard lead pencil (mechanical pencil 0.5mm 2H and 0.7mm B are preferable)
Eraser (Clic Eraser is preferable)
Tracing paper
Smooth surface paper (Bristol paper is preferable)
Masking tape (optional)

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Painting sessions:

Drawing from the drawing session
Thick paper (300gsm suggested)
Colours of preference (watercolour, acrylics, crayons, felt-tip pens etc)

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Biomorphic sessions:

Copy paper, size A3 or A3 sketch pad
Tracing paper, A4 or A3
Watercolour paper 1, size A3
Compass (Spring compass is preferable)
Masking tape
Pencils (H, HB, 2B)
Eraser
Ruler
Coloured pencils or watercolors (round brushes, palette, container etc)

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Digital sessions:

Geogebra Classic 6
Infinite Painter

Who do I contact if I am facing an issue?

Please email us at salam@gcislamicart.com